As much as I like the way Bradley and Iglesias have played, I fail to see why Drew and Ortiz returning to Boston is a bad thing. Both are proven MLB hitters, as is Gomes, the presumptive left fielder when Ortiz takes over at DH.

As for Bradley and Iglesias, "if it be not now, yet it will come. The readiness is all."

Stephen Drew will play two more rehab games at Double-A Portland today and Monday before rejoining the Red Sox on Wednesday.

At which point Iglesias will rightfully be sent down to Pawtucket. When Ortiz returns I don't think many here will have a leg to stand on by complaining much about JBJ being sent down now that he has returned to earth.

Great start to the game. Never trust a knuckleball pitcher. Lester has to shut them down right now.